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Acts 2:37

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 2:37

Verse 37 of 47

Scripture focus

Now when they heard [this], they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men [and] brethren, what shall we do?

Acts 2:37 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 2:37

Theological / Devotional

When they heard. God has ordained that the preaching of His word should be one of the most effective means of bringing conviction — and faith — to man (see Rom. 10:17; 1 Cor. 1:21).

Pricked. Gr. katanussomai, “to pierce,” and metaphorically, “to pain mentally.” Here is the deep inner sorrow that should accompany true repentance (2 Cor. 7:9-11).

Apostles. They must have been nearby, supporting Peter in his dynamic ministry.

Men and brethren. The very term the disciples used with one another (ch. 1:16), and with which Peter addressed the multitude in ch. 2:29. The Spirit-prompted sermon brought the people into sympathy with the apostles.

What shall we do? The genuine cry of contrite hearts (cf. chs. 16:30; 22:10).

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